This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: You are called to your patient's room by a family member who voices concern about the patient's ... (Read 33 times)

nevelica

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 563
on: Jul 11, 2018
You are called to your patient's room by a family member who voices concern about the patient's status. On assessment, you find the patient tachypneic, lethargic, weak, and exhibiting a diminished cognitive ability. You also find 3+ pitting edema.
 
  What electrolyte imbalance would you suspect?
  A) Hypercalcemia
  B) Hyponatremia
  C) Hyperchloremia
  D) Hypophosphatemia

Question 2

A patient explains a lack of interest in sex since her spouse passed away 3 years ago. After completing the health history what would the nurse suspect as contributing to the patient's lack of interest in sex?
 
  A) Prescribed antidepressants for sadness
  B) Change in the patient's Medicare benefits
  C) Participating in arthritis swimming classes
  D) Reduced intake of red meat and carbohydrates


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

spencer.martell

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 342
Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
Medications prescribed to older people can affect libido. One classification of drugs that have adverse sexual effects is antidepressants. The other assessment findings would not directly affect the patient's interest in sexual activity.


nevelica

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 563
Reply #2 on: Jul 11, 2018
TY


spencer.martell

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 342
Reply #3 on: Jul 11, 2018
Happy to Help


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Pregnant women usually experience a heightened sense of smell beginning late in the first trimester. Some experts call this the body's way of protecting a pregnant woman from foods that are unsafe for the fetus.

Did you know?

Hip fractures are the most serious consequences of osteoporosis. The incidence of hip fractures increases with each decade among patients in their 60s to patients in their 90s for both women and men of all populations. Men and women older than 80 years of age show the highest incidence of hip fractures.

Did you know?

Not getting enough sleep can greatly weaken the immune system. Lack of sleep makes you more likely to catch a cold, or more difficult to fight off an infection.

Did you know?

The calories found in one piece of cherry cheesecake could light a 60-watt light bulb for 1.5 hours.

Did you know?

The first war in which wide-scale use of anesthetics occurred was the Civil War, and 80% of all wounds were in the extremities.

Some male birds and mammals congregate in communal courting grounds called leks. Some male birds and mammals congregate in communal courting grounds called leks.
Family Family
It is in the family that we first learn how to do gender, how to match our ideas, attitudes, and ... It is in the family that we first learn how to do gender, how to match our ideas, attitudes, and ...
Preparing a Manual Patient Ledger. Preparing a Manual Patient Ledger.
A goniometer is used to measure range of motion of the patient’s arm. A goniometer is used to measure range of motion of the patient’s arm.
This is what was found when removing an air filter from a vehicle that had a lack-of-power concern. ... This is what was found when removing an air filter from a vehicle that had a lack-of-power concern. ...
Video: Structures that affect circulation - kidneys, blood volume and venous tone

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library